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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,243, 30,380.18 and 14,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,243, 30,380.18 and 14,046.52 is: 21,080.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,243 : 30,380.18 = 14,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,243/30,380.18 = 14,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,243x = 30,380.18 × 14,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,243x = 426,735,805.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,735,805.97/20,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.66

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